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Immunometabolic Mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Sponsor: Yale University
Summary
This is a crossover phase 4 study to evaluate the impact of blood flow restriction on immunometabolism and gene expression in immune cells in individuals undergoing rehabilitation from anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Official title: Immunometabolic Mechanisms of Blood Flow Restriction Training After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2023-02-16
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
AirBand
The AirBands will be placed at each of the two training sessions and inflated while an ultrasound probe is placed over the femoral artery. The cuff will be inflated until the artery reaches 60% occlusion. The force will be applied using a wireless Bluetooth signal; participants will not be asked to adjust the device. Participants will be observed by a certified Personal Therapist throughout the training session in order to determine compliance and ensure safety as is standard protocol for a physical therapy session.
uninflated AirBand
Uninflated AirBand will be used as the control intervention during the session in which BFR is not performed
Locations (2)
Yale New Haven Hospital
Milford, Connecticut, United States
Gaylord Outpatient Physical Therapy North Haven Clinic
North Haven, Connecticut, United States